jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sometimes I like to bring two cameras when I go out shooting. I have one with a tele and the other with a wide angle. I use an OP/Tech double strap arrangement to carry one on each shoulder.

I'm wondering how many of you carry two cameras when you're out shooting or when you go on vacation. On the one hand, you don't have to stop and change lenses, but on the other, you have to carry two cameras.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

Only 2 Hahaha

Actually when I am simply out as you say, D7000 and Nikkor 28-300 VR

deej

I carry 2 only on the job. I do carry the DSLR and a Sony RX100 in my pocket when on vacation. Mostly, I carry one.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I like that lens, but I also like wide angle at times. Unfortunately, I don't like going to my bag and swapping lenses. Maybe I'll hire someone to follow me around carrying my equipment. :D

deej

We need a 12-1200 for a FF. Doubt the clarity would be there. I carry my 28-300 D600 and sometimes mounted on my D5000, hence the reason I spent a little more for the Sony RX100 to get quality wide shots if necessary, quickly.

shaz4146

I love having 2... Nikon d800 & 300s. Often hard to decide best lenses... Will depend where I am. I do have special straps that they hook onto..But I actually prefer both round my neck... I tend not to notice bei g strangled when a tiger is about to walk out of the jungle in front of me! I also prefer my d300 for fast capture... Just not used to d800 & 150150-500 lens. I love my 2.8 70-200...But animals are better closer!
I still have a 3rd camera that my husband says sell!

hamtrack Loc: Omaha NE

If I am on an extended trip looking for photo ops I take them all. I have a back pack camera bag, so it's no trouble to include the four camera's with lens options. I have a Nikon d-80, d-5000, Panasonic Lumix Z520 and a Cannon Power Shot. If it is a short trip, I just include the d-5000 with a Tamron 18-270 lends and the Lumix. If I am just going to the store I just cary the Lumix. About now, you are probably saying this guys a camera freak and you would be right. My wife says I should start a camera store, but the truth is A. I am retired. B. I am 80. C. I really enjoy taking photographs. D. You never know what op may be out there.

gonate Loc: sacramento,calif

Depends ! I don't like changing lens in the field.

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

Usually 2 D7000. 16-35 on one, and 28-300 on the other. Just less opportunities for dust to get into the camera if I don't have to change lenses.

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

1. When I go out on a "shoot" I would carry two or more. 2. When I go just go "out" I normally carry just one.

On number 1, I would probably carry all of the lenses I own. For number 2, I carry a so-called, bridge camera.

I own a Canon 60D(60mmMacro, 50mm1.8;18-135mm;8mmFisheye;10-20mm,LensBaby;and a Canon SX30IS (24-720mm).

I am considering upgrading my "bridge" to a CanonSX50IS which has a greater zoom range and offers myriad other improvements over the SX30. Or, maybe the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 with a f2.8 aperture over the entire range - 25 - 600mm! I just waiting to see if Canons' next bridge can match the speed of the Lumix. But how often do we really need that speed?

I will never buy a 600mm lens for the 60D. Way too expensive for all, except the pro or specialist. Especially an f/2.8 for the long lenses.

More and more, bridge cameras will improve on lens quality, sensor size, and other options to render the DSLR obsolete for all but a few. So far, bridge camera I know about lack great macro capability.

I heard Bryan Peterson make a similar remark re bridge cameras, at a workshop of his which I recently attended.

The difference in quality of images between my bridge and the 60D is miniscule, if even noticeable, in normal viewing or enlarged prints.

For now, I'm keeping the 60 for macro and wide angle work, including the rarely used fisheye. It does have other impressive features found lacking in the SX30, of course.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Is there a multiplication factor in the 24-720?

howlynn Loc: pueblo west, co

I'm with you Jerry, I use a d7000 with a 10-24mm and a d7100 with a 18-300mm. When I hike with a friend who only has a point and shoot, she will put her SD card into the JPEG slot of either camera and try out using a DLSR. She is hoping to upgrade to a DLSR and this gives her a taste of what she might be interested in.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I was just looking at that double strap and I think I am going for one - Which do you recommend the sling or the harness?quote=jerryc41]Sometimes I like to bring two cameras when I go out shooting. I have one with a tele and the other with a wide angle. I use an OP/Tech double strap arrangement to carry one on each shoulder.

I'm wondering how many of you carry two cameras when you're out shooting or when you go on vacation. On the one hand, you don't have to stop and change lenses, but on the other, you have to carry two cameras.[/quote]

BigBear Loc: Northern CT

I carry 2, a 50D with 70-200 2.8 and a D60 usually with a 300 2.8 running through the woods. No room for a tripod though.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

LOL -This Old Bear is now too old to run thru the woods anymore and need a tripod to support myself as much as my camera. and camera shake is more present with much exertion.
Harvey aka GryBear